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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Polestar 3. Check any 3 by registration number below.

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91.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.2%

vs Polestar Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Polestar 3 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Polestar 3 has an average MOT pass rate of 91.0%, which is 0.2 percentage points above the Polestar brand average of 90.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 3 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Polestar 3 fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your 3 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Polestar 3, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Polestar 3 performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 500 vehicles

91.0%Excellent
Polestar average: 90.8%
Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

6.5%

Top MOT Failures — Polestar 3

The most common reasons a Polestar 3 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

9.8%
2

Suspension

7.5%
3

Brakes

7.0%
4

Tyres

8.2%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

1.5%
Polestar 3 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

25.0%

Rear

23.0%

Offside

17.0%

Other Polestar Models

Compare MOT reliability across Polestar models.

Polestar 2

89.8% pass rate

Polestar 4

91.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Polestar 3

Polestar 3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Polestar 3 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Polestar 3?
The average MOT pass rate for the Polestar 3 is 91.0% compared to the Polestar average of 90.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Polestar 3?
The most common MOT failures on the Polestar 3 are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.8%), Suspension (7.5%), Brakes (7.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Polestar 3 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 91.0%, the Polestar 3 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Polestar 3?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Polestar 3?
Mileage data for the Polestar 3 is available in the detailed breakdown on this page.

Check Your Polestar 3's MOT History

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